The European Commission on Donald Tusk's side in the dispute over the Constitutional Tribunal. Pressure on Karol Nawrocki

The European Commission addressed the crisis surrounding the Constitutional Tribunal in Poland, emphasizing the Sejm's role in appointing judges and the need for the Tribunal's independence. The Commission's stance appears to support Prime Minister Donald Tusk's call for the recognition of judges appointed by the current parliamentary majority. However, it did not explicitly endorse the removal of Tribunal President Bogdan Święczkowski. Tensions escalated when President Karol Nawrocki interrupted his trip to Senegal to address the situation, which he deemed a constitutional violation. Tusk rejected any compromise regarding the rule of law, asserting that certain matters do not allow for negotiation.